Lake District

A view over two lakes — A view over Buttermere and Crummock Water

A view of Great Gable from Lingmell Summit in Wasdale Cumbria — Great Gable, bought by climbers returning after the Great War, entrusted to our hands for all time

Home of Beatrix Potter, dramatic landscapes and fascinating history.

Make the most of summer in the Lake District

Get out an about in the Lake District over the summer holidays. From sprawling lawns to lakeshore parks - we've everything you need for a sizzling summer playing with the whole family.

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Looking after the Lakes during the heatwave

During the heatwave we're taking extra special care to look after the Lake District. Here's what we're doing and how you can help.

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Commemorating WW1 in the Lake District

We were gifted England’s highest mountain, Scafell Pike and 13 other Lake District summits as war memorials to look after on behalf of the nation.

A Great Gift

Herdwick sheep in Langdale in Cumbria — Herdwick sheep in the Lake District

Farming in the Lake District

We're proud to care for over 20% of the Lake District National Park, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. That includes 90 farms and as much as 70% of the world’s Herdwick sheep.

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The Potter family at Wray Castle — Beatrix Potter met Canon Hardwicke Rawnsley, one of the founding members of the National Trust, whilst staying at Wray Castle

Women of the Lake District

Meet the women of the Lake District - we're sharing their stories and experiences with exhibitions at our places in the Lakes.

Women of the Lakes

The 13 valleys of the Lake District - a new World Heritage Site

The Lakes is home to 13 valleys. Read about the history of each of them, and how they make up the World Heritage Site.

Lake District valleys

What's new in the Lakes?

Responsible dog walking in the Lake District

On behalf of our 90 tenant farmers and graziers in the Lakes, our rangers are reminding dog owners to keep their four legged friends close at heel and under control near livestock and ground-nesting birds as the season reaches its peak.

A view down the Greenburn valley looking south east

Greenburn Hydro Project

Providing energy from water since the 15th century, the once industrial Greenburn valley in Little Langdale is now home to the Lake District's newest hydroelectric project. Discover the site's Stone Age history and find out how it will provide green energy for years to come.